Kainite and Rossmanite Physical Properties

Kainite

Rossmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Rossmanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kainite and Rossmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Kainite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.